How does James (No.108) by Little Greene compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Rain Lake (ΔE 3.5, “very close”). 1 more Sanderson colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 2 Sanderson paints are all priced at £20.00 per litre, against Little Greene James at £29.20/L.
Little Greene James vs Sanderson
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ΔE (CIEDE2000) is a perceptual distance metric — lower means a closer match. Matches under ΔE 2 are typically indistinguishable; ΔE 2–4 looks “the same” once dry on a wall; ΔE 4–6 is noticeable side-by-side. Always view a sample pot before committing — screen colours and lighting vary.
| Colour | Number | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain Lake | No.SAP1117 | 3.5 | very close | £20.00 | — |
| Menai Blue | No.SAP1087 | 3.9 | very close | £20.00 | — |